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COLUMNIST: ATITSO AKPALU

Call a Spade a Spade: President Mahama Must Deploy the Military and VRA to Reclaim Our Ramsar Sites

Call a Spade a Spade: President Mahama Must Deploy the Military and VRA to Reclaim Our Ramsar Sites

Jun 30, 2026 | Feature Article

The primary currency of governance in modern Ghana has degenerated into a cyclical stream of elegant condolences, ...

Redefining Wealth: Why the Success of GoldBod is Ghana’s Ultimate Path to Economic Sovereignty

Redefining Wealth: Why the Success of GoldBod is Ghana’s Ultimate Path to Econom...

Jun 30, 2026 | Feature Article

For over a century, Ghana has worn the crown of Africa rsquo;s premier gold producer, yet our people have lived th ...

An Open Letter To The Speaker Of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, And The Members Of The 8th Parliament Of The Fourth Republic Of Ghana

An Open Letter To The Speaker Of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bag...

Jun 30, 2026 | Feature Article

FROM: Citizens for Bio-Cultural Integrity and Family Preservation June 29, 2026 SUBJECT: Urgent Cal ...

THE DIGITAL EXTORTION TIMELINE: Adongo Unmasks How the 0.75% MoMo Fee Was Secretly Born in the Shadow of the E-Levy Disaster

THE DIGITAL EXTORTION TIMELINE: Adongo Unmasks How the 0.75% MoMo Fee Was Secret...

Jun 27, 2026 | Feature Article

Let us stop the political hypocrisy and face the raw, unvarnished math. The recent explosion on the floor of the ...

Who Actually Is Ken Ofori-Atta?

Who Actually Is Ken Ofori-Atta?

Jun 26, 2026 | Feature Article

An Academic Character Review and Youth Civic Blueprint In Ghana rsquo;s modern political economy, the i ...

Reclaiming Our Ports: How Act 1122 and the 24-Hour Economy Are Levelling the Playing Field for Ghana–U.S. Trade

Reclaiming Our Ports: How Act 1122 and the 24-Hour Economy Are Levelling the Pla...

Jun 26, 2026 | Feature Article

For years, a frustrating disparity has plagued the Tema and Takoradi ports: Chinese imports, backed by highly integrated ...

Unmaking the Golden Parachute: A Constitutional and Empirical Case for Reforming Ghana’s Ex-Gratia System

Unmaking the Golden Parachute: A Constitutional and Empirical Case for Reforming...

Jun 26, 2026 | Feature Article

Every four years, a predictable structural anomaly unfolds within Ghana rsquo;s political economy, widening the fisca ...

Navigating the Storm: Gertrude Torkornoo, the ECOWAS Ruling, and Ghana’s Judicial Future

Navigating the Storm: Gertrude Torkornoo, the ECOWAS Ruling, and Ghana’s Judicia...

Jun 26, 2026 | Feature Article

The removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo and her sweeping defeats in both domestic and regional courts ...

The Forgotten Black Victims of the Swastika: Tracing the African Blueprint of Nazi Atrocities

The Forgotten Black Victims of the Swastika: Tracing the African Blueprint of Na...

Jun 25, 2026 | Feature Article

Unmasking a Stolen History When West Africans think of the horrors of World War II and Adolf Hitler, the narrati ...

The Law is Not for the Poor Alone: How Ghana Can Freeze Ken Ofori-Atta’s Global Wealth Right Now

The Law is Not for the Poor Alone: How Ghana Can Freeze Ken Ofori-Atta’s Global ...

Jun 25, 2026 | Feature Article

A Defining Moment for Ghanaian Justice For years, ordinary Ghanaians have been told to tighten their belts, pa ...

An Open Letter to the Attorney-General and the Special Prosecutor: Ghanaians Are Tired of the Snail’s Pace—Freeze the Fortress Now!

An Open Letter to the Attorney-General and the Special Prosecutor: Ghanaians Are...

Jun 25, 2026 | Feature Article

To: Honourable Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine Attorney-General and Minister for Justice of the Republic ...

Closing the Loophole: A Step-by-Step Tactical Guide for the Attorney General and the OSP to Execute a Flawless Worldwide Mareva Injunction

Closing the Loophole: A Step-by-Step Tactical Guide for the Attorney General and...

Jun 25, 2026 | Feature Article

When dealing with sophisticated transnational wealth, a standard prosecution strategy is not enough. The 78 corrup ...

Freezing the Fortress: Why the OSP and the Judiciary Must Trigger a Worldwide Mareva Injunction on Ken Ofori-Atta’s Corporate Empire

Freezing the Fortress: Why the OSP and the Judiciary Must Trigger a Worldwide Ma...

Jun 25, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana rsquo;s fight against high-profile corruption has reached a defining, razor-edge moment. The former Finance Min ...

The Auctioning of the Republic: TDC’s Community 24 Scandal, the Land Act, and the Creeping Threat of State Capture in Ghana

The Auctioning of the Republic: TDC’s Community 24 Scandal, the Land Act, and th...

Jun 25, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana stands at a critical socio-economic crossroads where public resources are increasingly treated as private inher ...

A Prayer and Prophetic Admonition for the African Continent

A Prayer and Prophetic Admonition for the African Continent

Jun 24, 2026 | Feature Article

A Prayer for Continental Unity Heavenly Father, Almighty Creator of all nations and peoples, We lift our voic ...

The Betrayal of a Continent: From the Nkrumah-Boigny Wager to Modern Pan-Africanism

The Betrayal of a Continent: From the Nkrumah-Boigny Wager to Modern Pan-African...

Jun 24, 2026 | Feature Article

On March 6, 1957, Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah declared that Ghana rsquo;s independence was meaningless unless linked with ...

The Islamabad MoU and the Fall of the Petrodollar: A Strategic Blueprint for Ghana’s Economic Sovereignty

The Islamabad MoU and the Fall of the Petrodollar: A Strategic Blueprint for Gha...

Jun 24, 2026 | Feature Article

The Great Western Bluff Unmasked The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has torn away the veil of Weste ...

Atitso Akpalu
Atitso Akpalu

A Voice for Accountability and Reform in Governance. More Atitso Akpalu is a prominent Ghanaian columnist known for his incisive analysis of political and economic issues. With a focus on transparency, accountability, and reform, Akpalu has been a vocal critic of mismanagement and corruption in Ghana's governance. His writings often highlight the need for decentralization, local governance empowerment, and robust anti-corruption measures. Akpalu's work aims to foster a more equitable and just society, advocating for policies that benefit all Ghanaians.

He is a passionate advocate for transparency and accountability. His columns focus on critical analysis of political and economic issues, with a particular interest in the energy sector, financial services, and environmental sustainability. He believes in the power of informed citizenry to drive positive change and am committed to highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing Ghana today.

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